BRADY KURTZ admitted that Belle Vue “feels like home” at The Maugers Awards.
The ATPI Aces captain won the majority of the main gongs along with Dan Bewley at the National Speedway Stadium on Saturday night.
Kurtz won the fans' Rider of the Year, Dent Oliver Manager’s Award and Ivan Mauger Excellence title for his exploits on the world stage in 2025.
The hugely-popular Australian then pledged his affection for the Aces in his accepting speeches.
Kurtz said: “It’s really nice to get an award from the fans and voted by them. I put on the best show I could this year.
“It wasn’t the result that we all wanted but nonetheless I still feel it was a great year for the club.
“This feels like my home. I can’t remember riding for any other team.
“It’s been a hell of a year, that’s for sure. This club’s been a big part of that since I came here things really turned around for me. I’ve enjoyed being here so much. I feel at home here and hopefully home for a long time.”
Bewley received an equally warm reception after getting the Rider of the Year award and the Chris Morton Top Points Scorer title.
He said: “Some people love coming here and some don’t. But it’s been good. In heats 13 and 15, all the top riders love it at the National Speedway Stadium.
“They’re always kind of fast here too. So you’ve not got many easy races.
“Obviously had a decent season at home and scored some good points away too. I think we’d all like to score a few more next year!”
Kurtz also won the Dent Oliver Manager’s award and Mark Lemon said: “Brady has brought in more to the club than anyone I’ve ever known. He bleeds red, white and black.
“It’s very hard for me to go beyond this guy. He’s the captain, he’s done the hard yards and there’s so many conversations on and off the track to build the team and make this a successful formula.”
The highlight of the night was Norick Blodorn taking to the mic and showing off his auctioneering skills!
ATPI Aces awards:
Chris Morton Top Points Scorer - Dan Bewley.
BVSSC Fans Rider of the Year - Brady Kurtz.
Alan Wilkinson Team Man of the Year - Zach Cook.
Dent Oliver Team Manager’s Rider of the Year Award - Brady Kurtz.
Rider of the Year - Dan Bewley.
Ivan Mauger Excellence Award - Brady Kurtz.
Steve Casey Club Person Award - Sue Walsh Platts.
JR Ashworth Colts:
Eric Broadbelt Top Points Scorer Award - Williams Cairns.
BVSSC Fans Rider of the Year - William Cairns.
Team Man of the year Award - Jack Kingston.
Steve Williams Graham Goodwin Team Manager’s Rider of the Year – Harry Fletcher.
Rider of the Year – William Cairns.
Image by Ian Charles.